Functional Skills English Tutor

Job Role: Functional Skills English Tutor Location: HMP Stocken Salary: From £30,000 Contract: Permanent, full time Working Environment: Prison-based role with full on-site delivery Role Overview We are seeking a dedicated and engaging Functional Skills English Tutor to deliver high-quality English teaching to learners at HMP Stocken. In this rewarding role, you will work with small groups of prison-based learners to develop their literacy skills, communication abilities and confidence. You will support learners in working towards recognised qualifications that contribute to their long-term goals, employability and progression. You will design structured lessons, deliver interactive sessions, and guide learners through their development journey. Your teaching will play a vital role in rehabilitation, personal confidence building and helping individuals reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities Teaching & Learning Delivery • Deliver engaging and effective Functional Skills English sessions to small groups. • Develop learners’ reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. • Adapt lessons to suit a range of learning needs, abilities and starting points. • Assess and track learner progress, providing clear and constructive feedback. • Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessments and achievements. Learner Support & Development • Create a positive, inclusive and motivating learning environment. • Support learners in developing wider employability skills such as communication and problem-solving. • Contribute to individual learning plans (ILPs) and review learner progress regularly. • Encourage learner resilience, confidence and independence. Quality, Compliance & Collaboration • Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of English delivery. • Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity and health & safety standards at all times. • Work collaboratively with prison staff and education colleagues to ensure smooth and effective delivery. • Ensure all delivery meets internal quality expectations and awarding-body requirements. Essential Criteria • Level 3 English qualification or equivalent. • Strong subject expertise with substantial experience in English-related roles. • Experience delivering training or supporting learners in an educational or vocational setting. • Ability to use a variety of teaching and assessment methods to engage different learning styles. • Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. Desirable Criteria • Teaching or assessing qualification (e.g., AET, PTLLS, CAVA). • Experience delivering English or literacy programmes within prison education or alternative learning environments. • Willingness to work towards a teaching or assessing qualification (full support provided). How to Apply For more information or to apply, please contact: Robert Rowe